Sr Director, Supply Chain

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Job Description

Head of Global Supply Chain Digital Technology (Senior Director)

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Global Supply Chain Strategy and Operations team as Senior Director of Digital Technology. The successful candidate will lead the digital strategy, implementation roadmap, and cross-functional coordination to transform processes through innovative digital solutions. Candidate will oversee implementation of emerging technologies (including AI), and champion data-driven, digitally empowered ways of working. The Head of GSC Digital Technology will report to the Executive Director of Global Supply Chain Strategy and Operations and partner closely with Global Supply Chain leadership, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Quality and the broader Gilead digital ecosystem.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Strategy and Roadmap Development

• Continuously refine a Global Supply Chain Digital Enablement roadmap aligned to organizational priorities and enterprise platforms.
• Translate Global Supply Chain-specific digital needs into business cases for enterprise-level investments.
• Lead the business case development and ROI analysis for new digital investments, effectively communicating trade-offs between speed, cost, and scope to leadership.

Innovation, Change Leadership, and Continuous Improvement

• Articulate a compelling vision for digital transformation within Global Supply Chain.
• Leverage data science AI models to transform the ways of working and accelerate supply chain.
• Drive strategic data-centric solutions to enable product supply to patients.
• In partnership with IT, scan the digital landscape for emerging tools applicable for supply chain from supply planning, production planning, logistics and distribution.
• Lead change management, including upskilling, communication planning, and user adoption.
• Partner with GSC and PDM operational excellence in designing, digitizing, and automating processes.
• Partner with broader Global Supply Chain community to identify areas where digital can remove friction or enable leapfrog innovation.

Program Delivery and Vendor Coordination

• In partnership with IT, identify, evaluate, and create strategic partnerships with established and emerging technology providers to bring cutting-edge solutions and expertise into the organization.
• In partnership with key stakeholders, drive digital pilots and implementations.
• Foster relationships with internal partners (e.g., IT, Quality, Manufacturing) and external vendors.

Collaboration and Influence

• Serve as a bridge between Global Supply Chain and PDM digital governance groups. Represent Global Supply Chain in PDM Digital and Data Program committees and structured content working groups.
• Align efforts with data governance, structured data initiatives, and broader PDM digital programs.

Leadership & People Development

• Create a collaborative and inclusive work environment, promoting teamwork and effective communication.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of data scientists.

QUALIFICATIONS

Domain Knowledge & Experience

• Requires a PhD OR MS with 10+ years of relevant professional experience, OR BS with 12+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Proven experience integrating data and digital tools.
• Training or certification in data science, informatics and digital transformation preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of the biopharmaceutical industry, R&D, and product commercialization, including the regulatory framework.

Digital & Systems Fluency

• Experience designing, selecting, and implementing digital tools such as planning tools, SAP, reporting and analytics, and AI.
• Understanding of structured content, automation, and enterprise knowledge systems.

Technical & Strategic Skills:

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